Interview with HipHop & Rap Artist, Nifty Struggle

We are so excited to interview Nifty Struggle, who will be hosting a BlueJay session on 14th July at 8pm. Born and raised in London, Nifty Struggle now produces high energy Hip Hop & Rap music in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. His debut EP, Trust Ya Struggle, has been a real success and has got us excited for what’s to come for this Northern lad – he is definitely one to watch!

Read on to find out a little bit more about what Nifty Struggle is all about.

For those who don’t know you yet, can you tell us what you’re all about?

Nifty Struggle is all about channelling energy into good music with layers of meaning.

What does music mean to you?

Music is a member of my close family. We’ve always been cool. I love music in that platonic family type of way, don’t get confused though, I would die for music.

What are your biggest musical inspirations?

I draw inspiration from every aspect of life and music. To name some artists who made me want to be in music:

Lionel Richie

Pete Doherty

Mike Skinner

Nas

The list would honestly continue forever and ever, but these are my top four from my top 100 list.

What music did you listen to when growing up?

I was into everything at one stage or another, until I realised I could be every version of myself and appreciate everything at the same time. My mum and dad would play music from every genre and every decade. That’s how me and music first met.

What’s your favourite pre-drink tune?

Up the Bracket – The Libertines

What’s your ideal night out?

I don’t leave the studio or my bedroom, and my studio is a converted bedroom. So, my ideal night out might be in the living room if I could take all my equipment downstairs. There really isn’t any point though, can we not stay in tonight?

What are your biggest guilty pleasures?

Cigarette’s, McDonald’s, drinks and more… but I’d rather not mention the rest.

What can we expect from your BlueJay playlist?

I want to share my passion for music and reach out to more people who have the same interests as me, and promote myself as an artist!